'Pevek' Class Tanker

'Pevek' Class Tankers

Russian Designation:

VT (Military Tanker)

Manufacturer:

Turku, Sweden (2 ships)
Rauma, Finland (14 ships)

Role:

Support Tanker

Year Adopted

 1956

Number in Class:

16 ships
(delivered 1956-1960)
Displacement:

4,320 tons (Empty)
7,280 tons (Full Load)

Operational Status:

Russia: Uncertain at Present

Armament:

None

Cargo Capacity:***

1,100 tons of fuels

Sensor Suite:

1x 'Don-2' navigational radar*

*some ships (Kokand) were equipped with differing sensors

Engine:

1x Burmeister & Wain diesel engine delivering 2,900 hp to one shaft

Crew:

Approximately 40 Sailors

Length:

344 feet, 9 inches
(105.1 meters)

Draught:

22 feet, 4 inches
(6.8 meters)

Beam:

48 feet, 6 inches
(14.8 meters)

Maximum Speed:

13.5 knots

Range: 8,000 Nautical miles at 13.5 knots
(14,830 kilometers at 13.5 knots)

Aircraft:

None*

*Kokand was fitted to carry one helicopter

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